Haldia
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About Haldia
Haldia is an industrial port city in Purba Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It has a major sea port and industrial belt located approximately 124 km (77 mi) southwest of Kolkata near the mouth of the Hooghly River, one of the distributaries of the Ganges. The Haldia Township is bordered by the Haldi River, an offshoot of the Ganges River. Haldia is a centre for petrochemical businesses, and is a major trade port for Kolkata.
Haldia is located at 22.03°N 88.06°E / 22.03; 88.06. It has an average elevation of 8 metres (26 ft) above sea level.
As of 2011 census, Haldia had a population of 200,762, out of which 104,852 were males and 95,910 were females. The 0–6 years population was 21,122. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 89.06 per cent.
As of 2001 India census, Haldia had a population of 170,695. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. In Haldia, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Haldia once had a small, thriving Japanese community. The Japanese community of Haldia were mostly engineers and top executives at the Mitsubishi...
Haldia travel guide
Getting there
By bus There are several bus services in Haldia, including the Haldia Municipality Transport Service, which takes 1⁄2+1/2 hours from Kolkata. However, you are advised to check and confirm fare and timings before travelling.
By train 1 Haldia railway station, Panskura-Tamluk Rd. (updated Oct 2020)
Sleep
1 The Golden Retreat, Debhog, City centre (heart of the city), ☏ +91 9830020465. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. Set on 10 acres of tranquil land, amidst lush green surroundings, is a retreat with centrally air-conditioned superior deluxe rooms and suites. The Victorian architecture, spacious interiors, enchanting artefacts and tasteful furnishings spell discreet elegance, creating an atmosphere so relaxing that you can sink into it. ₹2900/₹6500. 2 The Royal Harbour, Kshudiram Square, Basudevpur, Haldia, ☏ +91 3224 276061, +91 3224 276053, +91 9734603739, [email protected]. This is a luxury lodge cum hotel cum restaurant with centrally air-conditioned superior deluxe rooms and suites. Hotel Dreamland, HPL Link Road, Khanjanchak, Basudevpur, ☏ +91 3224 272137. 3 Hotel Balaji Continental, Ranichawk (Near Shramik Bhawan), ☏ +91 3224 -252156-252259. 4 Hotel East Coast, Durgachawk, ☏ +91 3224 - 274810-275363. 5 Hotel Millenium Inn, Khanjanchawk, ☏ +91 3224 - 252514. 6 Hotel Sagar, Talpukur, ☏ +91 3224 - 275644. Samrat Lodge, Durgachawk, ☏ +91 3224- 274344. Embassy Hotel, ☏ +91 3224 - 264813. Hotel Dock Place (Near Durgachak Super Market), ☏ +91 3224 - 277077-274550. Hotel Karan International, Khanjanchak, ☏ +91 3224 - 252666-275729. 7 India Lodge, Durgachawk New Market, ☏ +91 3224 - 274550. Hotel Pearage, Bhawanipur, ☏ +91 3224 - 274682-276585. Hotel Classic Inn, Manjushree Morh, ☏ +91 3224 - 252533-252708. Hotel Continental (Near IOC Gate No. 1), ☏ +91 3224 - 252533-252708. Mohana (Benfish Tourism), ☏ +91 3224-275836. Located on an island in the Haldi river at Nayachar (Meendwip), connected with Haldia by ferry service. Natural beauty of the place attracts tourists.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.